He seems a little more... intact than she had expected, but everyone reacts differently. Even so, Linden had hates being bid on, and the bruises around his neck indicate the worst kind of client. "That sounds lovely, thank you."

She quietly sits down on the couch, mostly keeping the confusion from her face. Maybe he's in shock? He hasn't been part of the bidding system for a long time. She really shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, if he's not drinking. "How has your day been so far?" It's a veiled question. He can treat it at face value or talk to her about what happened, either way. She's giving him the choice.